Friday, 28 September 2012

MALARIA: Surviving severe malaria

A large study to look at long-term neurological and cognitive impacts on children who survived severe malaria has begun. TDR is working with investigators in Tanzania, Bangladesh and Ghana on a new, two year grant provided by Grand Challenges Canada. The study builds on earlier research, called Study 13, which found that early treatment with an artesunate suppository averted mortality and major brain injury.....

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